Mozzarella Sticks
HB-5071 · Hand-built original · Italian, Italian American
Mozzarella sticks coated in seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs and fried until golden with a melted centre.
Italian, Italian AmericanAppetizer1 hr 35 minServes 16163 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: cheese
Pairs well with: marinara sauce, green salad, french fries, garlic bread
Servings:16quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 pound block whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 quarts)
Method
- Cut the mozzarella block into sticks about 1/2 inch thick. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Whisk the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Stir the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan in another.
- Coat each stick in the egg mixture, then the crumbs. Repeat for a double coating and freeze again for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
- Fry the sticks in batches for 1 to 2 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 95 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
163 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
11 gCarbs
9 gFat
1 gFibre
1 gSugars
341 mgSodium
46 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing